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The 10 Best Instagram Locations in Isla Holbox

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Photo by Riccardo Maria Mantero

Located just two hours north of Cancun, Isla Holbox is a world away from hotel chains, noisy traffic and spring breakers. This tranquil island is famous for its beautiful beaches and abundant wildlife — think flamingos, whale sharks, turtles and more. Holbox (pronounced ol-bosh) is also a highly photogenic destination, so if you want to take some nice pics to remember your trip (and maybe make your friends jealous) make sure to bring a camera or keep your phone charged. These are the best Instagram locations Holbox has to offer — you’ll love the pics you take here.

1. Swings
The entire island is dotted with swings perfect for chilling in the ocean and also the ideal backdrop for your Holbox photo. Listen a swing pic isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but it’s a popular motif for a reason. I know I couldn’t resist as you can see below, this picture was taken in front of Zomay.

2. Flamingos
Head to the island’s northeastern point Punta Mosquito for potential flamingo spotting. You can come here by boat or walk when the tide is low. If you see flamingos head towards them quietly and calmly and you might get a picture like the one below.

6. Sunset
I don’t use this word often but sunsets in Holbox are epic. Because the coastline is very flat and the water shallow and calm, you can actually see the sun slowly become submerged into the sea and into darkness. There’s an array of colors and it feels like everyone on the island comes out to see this beautiful natural spectacle.

7. Salma Holbox
Once it gets dark this sexy beach bar beckons with its red signage and lighting. Inside you’ll find swings and bespoke cocktails. Try their mezcal on the rocks with a splash of passion fruit juice, the perfect blend of smoky and sour.

A post shared by UrielSun_Set (@urielarturist) on May 21, 2019 at 1:15am PDT

8. Lobster Pizza
If there’s one dish Holbox is famous for it’s their lobster pizza. You honestly can’t visit the island without eating one of these and snapping a pic. We loved the lobster pizza at Roots and the garden setting is also lovely.

9. Whale Sharks
Holbox is one of the best places to swim with whale sharks, the gentle giants of the sea. From June through November these animals (the world’s largest fish) come to eat in the plankton-rich waters and you can snorkel with them from a distance.

A post shared by Keyla A Garcia 🌎 (@keyla_around_the_world) on Jun 5, 2019 at 8:24pm PDT

10. The Holbox Sign
Snap a pic of this sign found near the main plaza of Holbox to remind you of your time on the island when you’re back in reality. You get to be part of the sign as a stand-in for the L of Holbox.